What repairs have you had since you bought your w211/w219
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From: DC Metro Area
2007 Mercedes E550
What repairs have you had since you bought your w211/w219
I just wanted to do a quick survey to poll what repairs (i.e.; only repairs, not maintenance or mods) you all have had since you bought your w211/w219:
1. How many miles were on your vehicle when you purchased it and how many years old was it? How long have you owned your vehicle?
2. What repairs have you had, how much did each cost you, and was it DIY or at a mechanic?
3. What repairs do you expect in the future and why?
1. How many miles were on your vehicle when you purchased it and how many years old was it? How long have you owned your vehicle?
2. What repairs have you had, how much did each cost you, and was it DIY or at a mechanic?
3. What repairs do you expect in the future and why?
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2007 Mercedes E550
1. 2006 w219, 62000 miles, an 11 year old car when I bought it, owned it about 1 year and put about 8K miles on her.
2. Repairs:
Front air shocks, $1200, DIY
Crankshaft Position Sensor, $50, DIY
Crankshaft Pulley, $200, DIY
Upper Suspension Ball Joint, $35, DIY
3. Expected Future Repairs:
Rear air shocks, $1000, DIY, I hear some slight noises back there, and I wouldn't be surprised if they go out before 100K miles
HVAC Changeover valve, $75, DIY, occasionally the AC doesn't change over from the heat, it is bound to go sometime
2. Repairs:
Front air shocks, $1200, DIY
Crankshaft Position Sensor, $50, DIY
Crankshaft Pulley, $200, DIY
Upper Suspension Ball Joint, $35, DIY
3. Expected Future Repairs:
Rear air shocks, $1000, DIY, I hear some slight noises back there, and I wouldn't be surprised if they go out before 100K miles
HVAC Changeover valve, $75, DIY, occasionally the AC doesn't change over from the heat, it is bound to go sometime
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From: In the Shadow of the Tetons
2013 ML350 Bluetec
Ball joints up front, $170 ish
thermostat when I bought it 3 years ago with 101K miles $100
rear driver's side ash tray from Ebay, $40
a couple of glow plugs at $20(?) each
main and aux battery ($300)
headlight bulbs (only because I wanted to upgrade, not because they failed) (couple hundred
Sealed the trunk lid license plate trim panel to stop the water infiltration $5
Gonna replace the rear suspension bushings soon due to squeaking like a cheap hotel box spring.
Pretty solid car, really. 147K miles on it. I'm in the midst of a 6K mile road trip and am pulling down about 40mpg at 80mph.
thermostat when I bought it 3 years ago with 101K miles $100
rear driver's side ash tray from Ebay, $40
a couple of glow plugs at $20(?) each
main and aux battery ($300)
headlight bulbs (only because I wanted to upgrade, not because they failed) (couple hundred
Sealed the trunk lid license plate trim panel to stop the water infiltration $5
Gonna replace the rear suspension bushings soon due to squeaking like a cheap hotel box spring.
Pretty solid car, really. 147K miles on it. I'm in the midst of a 6K mile road trip and am pulling down about 40mpg at 80mph.
Last edited by rapidoxidation; Jul 5, 2018 at 09:23 AM.
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From: DC Metro Area
2007 Mercedes E550
Ball joints up front, $170 ish
thermostat when I bought it 3 years ago with 101K miles $100
rear driver's side ash tray from Ebay, $40
a couple of glow plugs at $20(?) each
main and aux battery ($300)
headlight bulbs (only because I wanted to upgrade, not because they failed) (couple hundred
Sealed the trunk lid license plate trim panel to stop the water infiltration $5
Gonna replace the rear suspension bushings soon due to squeaking like a cheap hotel box spring.
Pretty solid car, really. 147K miles on it. I'm in the midst of a 6K mile road trip and am pulling down about 40mpg at 80mph.
thermostat when I bought it 3 years ago with 101K miles $100
rear driver's side ash tray from Ebay, $40
a couple of glow plugs at $20(?) each
main and aux battery ($300)
headlight bulbs (only because I wanted to upgrade, not because they failed) (couple hundred
Sealed the trunk lid license plate trim panel to stop the water infiltration $5
Gonna replace the rear suspension bushings soon due to squeaking like a cheap hotel box spring.
Pretty solid car, really. 147K miles on it. I'm in the midst of a 6K mile road trip and am pulling down about 40mpg at 80mph.
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From: Dallas, Tx
2008 E350
2008 E350 115k miles
Motor Mounts
Entire front suspension (control arms upper+lower, thrust arms, shocks,, ect.)
Intake Manifold
Water Pump
Magnetic cam adjusters
Drive shaft felx disc
Fuel tank/pump
Motor Mounts
Entire front suspension (control arms upper+lower, thrust arms, shocks,, ect.)
Intake Manifold
Water Pump
Magnetic cam adjusters
Drive shaft felx disc
Fuel tank/pump
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Posts: 208
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2012 E350 4Matic
2008 E350 4Matic, bought with 135,000km and currently at 158.
-Replaced both rear springs, one was broken from hitting a deep pothole
-Had a cracked wheel repaired and refinished (suspect it's from the same pothole that broke the spring)
-Replaced drivers seat foam
-Front left and right lower ball joints
Probably needs motor mounts as I'm experiencing a slight vibration at idle
-Replaced both rear springs, one was broken from hitting a deep pothole
-Had a cracked wheel repaired and refinished (suspect it's from the same pothole that broke the spring)
-Replaced drivers seat foam
-Front left and right lower ball joints
Probably needs motor mounts as I'm experiencing a slight vibration at idle
